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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1979
Page
1
An editorials notes that a meeting expected to concern over a thousand people drew only eleven attendees. It laments lack of funds for caretaker salary maintenance and improvements. It praises a few volunteers who have kept The Roblin District Cemetery in good care while begging for more support.
The Roblin District Cemetery committee appeals for community funding and labor to maintain gravesites amid rising maintenance costs. Cemetery Day is set for Monday June 25 with plans for plots sold by the RM of Shell River at 100 dollars each and requests for a share of plot proceeds for upkeep.
The cemetery committee discussed tanks kept filled with water and the issue of dead and artificial flowers on graves. A ruling was issued requiring removal of flowers after 14 days to prevent indefinite left items and decay.
The Planter club plans plantings at Roblin Cemetery with Jack McLeod volunteering to set out the plants bought from Club funds. The June meeting is at Zorra school on June 11 at 8 30 p.m. Lunch hostesses are Kay Goodbun and Eleanor Fatteicher. Beth Britcher served a lovely lunch after the meeting.
The article notes that 15 students from Roblin and Grandview have indicated they will attend the Dauphin Regional School this fall. The group includes 11 from Roblin and 4 from Grandview, marking the continuation of the school’s enrollment.
The museum outlines a near one mile parade plus a horse show and lumber sawing and planing events. Most machinery and artifacts are local donations from scrap piles and casual finds. They applied for a $2000 grant but have not received word.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hern of Regina on the arrival of their baby boy who is a brother for Angela. Also noted are a 50th wedding anniversary in Dauphin and various social visits and installations including Royal Purple in Yorkton.
A veteran Canadian police officer reflects on the dangers of speeding and the grim scenes witnessed on the road. He warns drivers that a harmless ticket may have spared them from far worse fates and urges respect for the perilous reality behind every stop.
640 acre Roblin farm with 340 cultivated acres and a 864 square foot home featuring 3 bedrooms, plumbing, electric heat, and a full finished basement. Includes hip roof barn and wooden grain bins. Price is for immediate sale. Contact Brandon at 727-6600 or Century 21 Wheat-City Realty at 725-0543 ask for Al.
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